Research Guides: Drug Information Resources: Patient Resources

Patient-Friendly Resources

Use the tabs at the top to navigate between different types of patient-friendly resources, including databases, websites, etc.

About Herbs, Botanicals, and Other Products
The site provides evidence-based information for health professionals and consumers on the therapeutic uses and effects of herbal medicines and dietary supplements.
Health Information in Multiple Languages
Find culturally relevant information in multiple languages and formats about health conditions and wellness topics.
MedlinePlus
MedlinePlus is the National Library of Medicine's web site for consumer health information. The site offers authoritative, up-to-date health information.
WebMD: Drugs & Medications A-Z
The Drugs & Medications Center allows users to browse or search drugs, check for drug interactions, search a pill identifier tool, and so much more.

2016, Rx Outreach

Consumer Reports Best Buy Drugs
Free website to guide consumers in making cost-effective drug choices. The site includes reports that compare drugs by category.
DailyMed
DailyMed provides FDA approved package inserts for over 1100 drugs. Additional resources include links to clinical trials and PubMed articles related to drug entries.
MedlinePlus: Drug Information
Sponsored by the National Library of Medicine, the site provides information on prescription and over-the-counter medications from MedMaster.
RxHope
The site assists physicians and patients in obtaining medications at no cost for patients who would not otherwise be able to afford them.
RxList
Owned by WebMD, the Internet Drug Index is a useful resource for its pill identification tool.